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A Separate Peace (1972)

PG 104 min  -  Drama
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Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them... See full summary »

Director:

Larry Peerce

Writers:

John Knowles (novel), Fred Segal

Stars:

John Heyl, Parker Stevenson and William Roerick
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Cast

Cast overview:
John Heyl John Heyl ...
Finny
Parker Stevenson ...
Gene
William Roerick William Roerick ...
Mr. Patchwithers
Peter Brush Peter Brush ...
Victor Bevine ...
Brinker
Scott Bradbury Scott Bradbury ...
Chet
John E.A. Mackenzie John E.A. Mackenzie ...
Bobby
Mark Trefethen Mark Trefethen ...
John
Frank Wilich Jr. Frank Wilich Jr. ...
Quackenbush
Elizabeth B. Brewster Elizabeth B. Brewster ...
Mrs. Patchwithers
Edward Echols Edward Echols ...
Mr. Ludsbury
Don Schultz Don Schultz ...
Dr. Stanpole
Paul Sadler Paul Sadler ...
Naval Officer
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Storyline

Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives. Written by David Landers <dml@gwis.com>  

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Tree | Military | Friend | Athlete | Betrayal  | See more »

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Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Paz separada See more »

Filming Locations:

Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

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Paramount Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Trivia

John Knowles, author of the novel, "A Separate Peace" on which the movie was based, attended Phillips Exeter Academy where the movie was filmed. See more »

Quotes

Leper: Did you come here to abuse me?
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Connections

Referenced in "Siskel & Ebert: Star Trek V/No Holds Barred/Dead Poets Society/Let's Get Lost/Renegades" (1989) See more »